Henry Knox

2405 documents

Avoiding Conflict with the Southern Tribes
11/26/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox provides Bount with his assessment of the situation with the southern Indians and projected additions to the miitary establishment in the South. The Indians are not satisfied with the actions of …
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Authorization to Contract with Manufacturer for Rifles
01/04/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Rifle manufacturers proposal received; discusses contract and penalties for rifle manufacture.
Charles Roberts Autograph Collection
Authorization to Call Up Militia
07/23/1792 Typed letter
In the absence of the governor, acting governor Sargent authorized to call up militia. Discussed pending nature of peaceful overtures of Indians. Offensive operations authorized.
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Authorization of President for Expedition to Frontier
03/09/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Request for adequate assistance to those on the frontier for protection against hostile Indians laid before Congress. AUTHORIZATION OF PRESIDENT for expedition to ascertain environment and possibility …
Archive Reports 1891
Assuring the Western Indians of Our Peaceful Intentions
01/09/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox instructs Captains Peter Pond and William Steedman as to the details of their mission to assure the western Indians as to the peaceful intentions of the United States while at the same time …
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Assisting General Putnam with His Mission
05/22/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox asks Major Trueman to assist General Putnam in an unnamed but important mission for the President.
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Assignment of Doctor Thomas Fairly
09/10/1792 Document
Doctor Thomas Fairly assigned to service in Georgia to remain with troops.
[Empty Placeholder Collection for Incomplete Collection Associations.]
Assembly of Troops
03/24/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Permission to assemble commissioned officers and voluntary friendly Indians. Emphasized treating Indians with respect.
James Robertson Papers
Articles Wanted by Mr. Morrow
10/05/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Articles wanted by Mr. Morrow shall be immediately attended to.
James Robertson Papers
Articles Requested
11/03/1792 Copy of Signed Document
Articles requested, Knox will direct Samuel Hodgdon to forward without delay.
James Robertson Papers
Arsenals and military stores
10/14/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Largely illegible document from Secretary Knox to President Washington. Describes the status of arsenals and military stores.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Arrangements for Paying the Army
09/11/1792 Typed letter
Knox discusses the arrangements for the pay of General Wayne's army
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Army Detachments to Pittsburgh
07/07/1792 Recipient's Letterbook Copy
It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to …
Anthony Wayne Letterbooks Vol.1-3
Approval for Delivery of Iron
04/27/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox approved the delivery of Agues iron from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. Iron is to be manufactured into camp kettles. James O'Hara appointed Quartermaster General, he will travel to Pittsburgh soon to …
James Robertson Papers
Appointment to Surgeon's Mate
04/12/1792 Letter Signed
Appointment letter to Surgeon's Mate of William McCroskey. Enclosed Act of Congress which described the rules and regulations governing the military and all actions relative to its perpetuity.
John R. Williams Papers
Appointment to Cornet of Dragoons
03/13/1792 Letter Signed
Appointment as Cornet of Dragoons, enclosed Act of Congress relative to military establishment.
Cherry Hill Collection
Appointment to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry
04/12/1792 Letter Signed
Appointment of Kingsbury to Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry.
The James Wilkinson Kingsbury Papers
Appointment to Brigadier General
04/12/1792 Letter Signed
Requests response to appointment of Brigadier General.
Gilder Lehrman Collection.
Appointment of Wiliam Preston
06/22/1792 Letter Signed
Secretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Appointment as Quartermaster General
04/19/1792 Letterbook
Knox informs James O'Hara of his appointment to Quartermaster General of the Army.
James O'Hara Papers, BV 1804-1807.
Appointment as Ensign
04/12/1792 Letter Signed
Knox informs Felix Long of his appointment as an ensign in a company of infantry
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Appointment as Captain in United States Army
06/28/1792 Copy of Signed Document
William Preston is appointed captain in United States Army vice William Lowther, who declines, pending Senate approval. Subalterns are Lieutenant Benjamin Lockwood and Ensign Stephen Trigg. Money for …
Preston Family Papers - Joyes Collection
Appointment as Brigadier General; Requests Utmost Harmony among Superior Officers
04/21/1792 Autograph Letter Signed
Refers to business and communication with the President. Reports that money in Mr. Swan's hand is for payment for the sloops on the Ohio River. Transmits Wilkinson's appointment as Brigadier General, …
Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service, 1800-1900. (RG15) (M804; M805)
Appointment as a Captain of Infantry
03/17/1792 Letter Signed
Knox notifies Eaton that he has been appointed the Captain of a Company of Infantry.
William Eaton Papers
Appointment as a Brigadier General
05/05/1792 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Knox officially informs Rufus Putnam that he has been appointed a Brigadier General.
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